Question 1

how long does it take for the sciatic nerve to recuperate after surgery?

Accepted Answer

Not long : Most patients notice that their leg pain is completely gone right after surgery while others may notice the pain gradually getting better over the next couple of weeks.

Question 2

can nerve regrowth cause pain in the toe? and what can u do about the pain how long does it last for?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Nerve regrowth can cause a burning type pain. Treatment for this includes maximizing your nutrition, and sometimes the use of nerve pain medications. These are Gabapentin and lyrica, (pregabalin) which can have side effects and are not appropriate for everyone. Good luck.

Question 3

is there treatment for nerve pains after surgery? does it show on scans? how long before it gets better? any special drugs?

Accepted Answer

No scans: There are no radiological scans for nerve pain.

Question 4

what is nerve regrowth in the site where i had part of my nail removed but is still painful after 5months what do they mean nerve regrowth?

Accepted Answer

When a nerve is cut: Both the nerve and the insulation are severed
 sometimes the fibers inside the nerve break while the insulation remains intact 
 if the insulation has not been cut the end of the fiber farthest from the brain dies the end that is closest to the brain does not die after some time it may begin to heal
 new fibers may grow beneath the intact insulating tissue until reach the  muscle or skin.

Question 5

what can be used to heal a damaged optic nerve in glaucoma after surgery?

Accepted Answer

No repair: Unfortunately, vision loss due to damage to the optic nerve from glaucoma is not considered reversible.  This is part of the reason that screening for glaucoma is an important public health issue -- treatment to prevent or decrease progression is well established, but there is not treatment to reverse vision loss from glaucoma.

Question 6

how long can a severely pinched nerve from cervical surgery and loss of use of arm take to heal after surgery before nerve becomes permanent damage?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Question re: peripheral arm weakness ; pain fr. Nerve damage is ambiguous whether disorders preceded or followed upon surgery. If existed prior then release of impingement should take no more than six months to reflect significant yet possibly incomplete healing. If disorders worsened post surgery then concern arises for medical misadventure ; iatrogenic injury that will likely remain permanent.

Question 7

during my oral biopsy doctors didn't took sample becoz acc. to them mental nerve was enlarged there. now my chin is numb for 2 months after surgery ?

Accepted Answer

Typical: If they took a biopsy of the nerve, the area enervated by that nerve will be numb, perhaps permanently, but certainly for several months to years, depending on where the injury occurred.

Question 8

i have 1cm intra/extra spinal tumor at  l4 with 3 nerves that appear to be in tumor.  if removed, do most patients have chronic pain after surgery?

Accepted Answer

Varies : The outcome of resection of a tumor from your spinal column can vary significantly based upon multiple factors.  Certainly one of the possible poor outcomes would be to have pain unrelieved or even worsened after surgery.  I would discuss the likelihood of this happening directly with your surgeon.

Question 9

can scar tissue effect  full range of motion on a pereneol nerve after surgery?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Talk to your surgeon, may be you need physical therapy.

Question 10

i had a laminectomy three weeks ago to remedy nerve pain in my left leg.  after surgery the pain was still there and continues.  what should i now exp?

Accepted Answer

S/p surgery pain: F/U with  surgeon who did the laminectomy  or second opinion. . May need imaging/ CT to assess status of  healing and if there any collections  of fluid.  If bowel of bladder issues go to ER  immediately.  May  need additional injections/ treatment. On occasion surgery does not completely resolve the situation.

https://now.aapmr.org/post-laminectomy-pain/

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How long does it take for the sciatic nerve to recuperate after surgery?

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Can nerve regrowth cause pain in the toe? and what can u do about the pain how long does it last for?

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Is there treatment for nerve pains after surgery? does it show on scans? how long before it gets better? any special drugs?

A member asked:

What is nerve regrowth in the site where i had part of my nail removed but is still painful after 5months what do they mean nerve regrowth?

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What can be used to heal a damaged optic nerve in glaucoma after surgery?

A member asked:

How long can a severely pinched nerve from cervical surgery and loss of use of arm take to heal after surgery before nerve becomes permanent damage?

A member asked:

During my oral biopsy doctors didn't took sample becoz acc. to them mental nerve was enlarged there. now my chin is numb for 2 months after surgery ?

A member asked:

I have 1cm intra/extra spinal tumor at l4 with 3 nerves that appear to be in tumor. if removed, do most patients have chronic pain after surgery?

A member asked:

Can scar tissue effect full range of motion on a pereneol nerve after surgery?

A member asked:

I had a laminectomy three weeks ago to remedy nerve pain in my left leg. after surgery the pain was still there and continues. what should i now exp?

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